Regis University

Regis University is a private, coeducational, Roman Catholic, Jesuit University located in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is situated against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Regis University was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1877 as a school. It gained university status in 1991. Regis is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Regis University confers a variety of degrees and certificates through the following colleges:

• College for Professional Studies
• Regis College
• Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions

For the 14th consecutive year, Regis College was named a top school in the West at the Master's level by US News and World Report. It was ranked 26th. Regis College operates a radio station, KRCX. Each college under the university has its own set of student clubs and organizations.

Some notable alumni of Regis University are Bill Murray, actor; Campbell Brown, television news personality; and Edwin J. Feulner, president of The Heritage Foundation.

Regis University Highlights

Where Regis University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and computer science and engineering.
• Selective admissions.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Regis University was 11,238 in 2007 (7,657 full-time equivalent).

About 39% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 61% of the class.

Undergrads are 50% of enrolled students and graduate students are 50%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 78% are full-time and 22% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Regis University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Regis University provides on-campus housing for 862 of its 7,657 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Regis University Athletics

Regis University is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for major sports.

Regis University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 78 male students received the aid (men were 46% of those receiving aid) and 91 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 54% of students receiving such aid) .

Regis University Admissions (2007)

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